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Statistics for Business Analytics Course

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical principles and their application in the field of business analytics. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical exercises, students will develop the skills necessary to collect, analyze, and interpret data, enabling them to make informed decisions in a data-driven business environment. Topics covered include probability theory, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and data visualization. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to utilize statistical techniques effectively, communicate insights to stakeholders, and contribute to data-informed decision-making processes.

Next start date: January 1 Start Date
Course level

Course level

Graduate

Course duration

Course duration

max. 8 weeks

Estimated time per week

Estimated time per week

10-15 hours

Course prerequisites

Course prerequisites

None

Cost

Cost

$ -

Course credits

Course credits

3

Relevant jobs

Relevant jobs

Statistics for Business Analytics Course Overview

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Identify the fundamental concepts of data, data types, variables, scales, exploration,

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Prepare a sample of representative data from a population through the application of fundamental sampling principles and techniques

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Analyze various hypothesis-testing scenarios

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Apply probability theory to scenarios

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Compare and contrast statistical tests, including goodness-of-fit tests, chi-square tests for independence, and chi-square tests for normality, to analyze relationships between categorical variables and assess data fit to specific distributions.

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Create a list of credible resources in the field of statistics for future business analytics students

Statistics for Business Analytics Course Skills

Chi-Square TestsData CollectionData PreparationData SamplingHypothesis TestingProbabilityDecision TheoryDecision Analysis

How will I learn?

Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. 狼友社区鈥檚 learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today鈥檚 world of work.

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You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars.狼友社区 courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.

Modules
1: Data Preparation in Business Statistics
2: Sampling
3: Hypothesis Testing & Applications
4: Data Preparation in Business Statistics
5: Chi-Square Tests
6: Decision Theory
7: Final Project

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